Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Mediterranean Flavour: Discover This Delicious Olive Paté
Discover this fragrant olive paté — a versatile Sicilian appetiser bursting with Mediterranean character.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 200 g green or black olives
- ✓ 1 garlic clove
- ✓ 1 salted anchovy
- ✓ Oregano
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Chilli flakes
📊 Nutritional Information
Olive paté is a true celebration of Sicily’s most iconic flavours.
Imagine strolling through ancient olive groves under the warm southern sun, breathing in the aroma of freshly harvested olives — that is the essence captured in this simple yet irresistible recipe.
This versatile appetiser is perfect for sharing with friends or family, ideally paired with a good Sicilian wine and slices of warm, toasted rustic bread.
Passed down through generations, this paté honours the rich Mediterranean heritage of the island, bringing together fragrant extra virgin olive oil, savoury anchovy notes and the natural intensity of ripe olives. Whatever the season, this recipe brings a taste of Sicily straight to your table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Dissalare la acciuga e rimuovere la lisca. → **Desalt the anchovy and remove the bone. Melt it gently over low heat with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil.**
- 2
Passare le olive al passaverdure e pestare l'aglio con sale e origano. → **Pass the olives through a food mill and crush the garlic with salt and oregano using a mortar and pestle.**
- 3
Unire tutti gli ingredienti in una ciotola e aggiungere l’olio con acciuga. → **Combine everything in a bowl, adding the cooled anchovy-infused oil. Mix until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed.**
- 4
Condire con peperoncino e servire. → **Season with chilli to taste and serve spread over toasted rustic bread.**
💡 Tips and Variations
For a stronger flavour, add finely chopped capers.
For something milder, use green olives instead of black ones.
📦 Storage
- • Let the paté cool completely before storing.
- • Keep in the fridge inside an airtight container, covered with a thin layer of olive oil.
- • Freeze in small portions for up to 2–3 months.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this olive paté with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine that beautifully enhances its bold Mediterranean notes.
Thank you for exploring this olive paté recipe with me. I hope it brings a touch of Sicilian sunshine to your table. Enjoy!
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